Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. The good news is heart disease can be prevented, in most cases, by adopting an active lifestyle and following a heart healthy diet. Here are 4 simple changes you can make to be a little kinder to your heart...

We are truly witnessing an epidemic in atrial fibrillation, more commonly known as a-fib. In fact, one in four adults in the United States now will experience at least one episode of a-fib in their lifetime. What is atrial fibrillation?

February is National Heart Health month, and it’s alarming to know that one in three – or over 79,000,000 – American adults have cardiovascular disease (CVD). Fortunately, you have the power to protect and improve your heart health through your lifestyle choices.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined, according to the American Heart Association. The #GoRedLiveWell project will help raise awareness of the disease and encourage all women to fight against heart disease.

A few weeks ago at Channel 2, Mary and I talked about a low impact, slow moving workout known as Tai Chi. It’s a non-violent form of the martial arts derived from the Chinese. The exercises we did work the upper and lower body, help build muscular strength, increase flexibility balance and are quite relaxing. Tai Chi also has many meditative properties. It’s great for everyone but especially the older population.

Some of the best exercises for coordination and overall body conditioning are done with a medicine ball. This is one of the ancient inventions still used today that is very affective in improving power and stability. Check out these two-person exercises.

As we reach the height of the ski season, you may be experiencing soreness in muscle groups such as your back, glutes, and thighs. In order to get the most out of the rest of your time on the slopes there are several simple exercises you can do at home to strengthen these areas in addition to improving your your balance.

John Day, MD, cardiologist with the Intermountain Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center, has compiled a list of common myths he has
encountered during his years in practice. Join him on Friday, August 9 at 12
p.m. (MST) for a live Ask the Expert webcast to address these common myths.​

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